New Year 2018 Fireworks in DUBAI UAE – Latest Events in UAE
New Years Eve 2018 is one of the best moments, awaited by millions of people in the United Arab Emirates and around the world. It is a popular travel destination among the regional and international travelers especially for the celebrations of major festivals including new year. The country offers countless ways to welcome the new year.
Road closures and metro stations during the New Year’s Eve
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New Year 2018 Fireworks in Dubai:
1. Burj Khalifa
Fireworks are replaced with the laser show called “Light Up 2018”. It will be innovative and spectacular and aim for Guinness World Records.
Location: Downtown Dubai
Spots to watch from:
- Business Bay
- The Residences
- Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard Road
- Dubai Water Canal
- Boxpark
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2. Atlantis, the Palm
The fireworks show this New Year at Atlantis is going to be bigger and better than anything you have seen before. Fireworks will mark a 10-second countdown to midnight for each second.
Best places to view the fireworks:
- Jumeirah Beach strip
- Atlantis The Palm Hotel
- The Anantara
- The Sofitel
- The Kempinski
- Madinat Jumeirah
- Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
- The Rixos
- The Kite Beach
3. Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is one of the best places to celebrate Dubai New Years Eve 2018. You could taste all the ways to welcome the new year. Burj Al Arab organizes its own new year party, new year fireworks, and many other things to entertain their guest. It is one of the best places to stay in Dubai to welcome the new year.
Best places to view the fireworks:
- Black beach
- Umm Suqeim Beach and Park
- Jumeirah Beach Park
- Any area on Jumeirah road
- Kite Beach
4. Jumeirah Beach Residences
Jumeirah Beach is one of the best places to celebrate Dubai New Years Eve 2018. It’s a very popular choice among the regional and foreign travelers. The hotel organizes one of the best new year fireworks in the world to welcome the new year.
Best places to view the fireworks:
- Any open area at the JBR
- The Beach, JBR
- Madinat Jumeirah
The Beach at JBR is fast becoming a regular celebration spot and this year is no different. Get there well in advance (like 5 hours in advance) to secure a good viewing spot. While there are no fireworks organized for New Year specifically, see the dates below for all the fireworks shows happening there.
Location: The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
Timings: 8.30pm
Dates: December 29, January 5 to 7, 13 and 14, 19 to 21 and 26 to 28 (2017) (Free entry)
Spots to watch from:
- Any open areas near JBR
- Dubai Marina
- Madinat Jumeirah
5. Global Village
The countdown at the big wheel of Fantasy Island with what they promise will be the most exciting fireworks display ever seen at Global Village. In addition to the midnight fireworks, the park will also be hosting the musical fireworks display at the Dancing Fountain.
Location: Global Village, Dubai (Entry Dh15)
Spots to watch from:
- Arabian Ranches
- Al Barari
Atlantis, The Palm
Book for a stay in Atlantis resort or grab a table at the new year eve, Royal Gala. You can have the front access to mesmerizing fireworks.
New Year 2018 Fireworks in Abu Dhabi:
New Year celebration in Abu Dhabi brings everybody together for the fireworks, to see the myriad colors that paint the city, the spectacular fireworks, the party and celebrations at the shopping malls and the general fun and frolic environment in the city.
There are number of points where the fireworks can be seen such as The St.Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Emirates Palace, The Ritz Carlton, Grand Canal, Le Deck, Chameleon, Conclusion etc. If you can be around Khalidiya Palace, and near the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, wonderful – that’s a good residential area to watch the skyline all lit up. Also Al Maqta, but the hustle bustle will all be at the Abu Dhabi Cornice. It’s long enough, there’s enough parking, and a good view is guaranteed.
1. Al Maryah
Visitors will be entertained by Emirati star, Hussain Al Jassmi, Egyptian pop icon, Mohammad Hamaki and Palestinian singing sensation, Mohammad Assaf, as they perform live on the waterfront promenade at Al Maryah Island. A fireworks show will follow the countdown by Hussain Al Jassmi marking the beginning of the new year.
Location: Al Maryah Island (Free entry; reserved tickets required)
Spots to watch from:
- Abu Dhabi Mall
- The Galleria
- Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
2. Yas Island
Yas Island is the destination to be at this New Year’s Eve with two fireworks shows. The much-awaited Coldplay concert at the du arena will ring in 2017 along with fireworks at the venue. Visitors to the free Winterland carnival at Yas Island can enjoy fireworks at the stroke of midnight at Yas South which will be a 10-minute pyrotechnics display.
Location: Yas Island (Free entry to Winterland Carnival)
Spots to watch from:
- IKEA Abu Dhabi
- Yas Mall
- Yas Viceroy
3. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace will be celebrating New Year’s fireworks with one of the biggest displays of fireworks the hotel has ever organized.
Location: Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi (Guest entry or reservations only)
Spots to watch from:
- Corniche beach and Corniche road
- Etihad Towers
4. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr welcomes the new year a little differently than rest of the other hotels. Fireworks are the icing on the cake. Chameleon Terrace gives a magnificent view of the firework. The fireworks illuminate the sky. The countdown is there to remind you of the coming new year.
Best Hotels and Places for Abu Dhabi New Years Eve 2018 Parties, Events and Celebrations
New Year 2018 Fireworks in Sharjah:
1. Al Qasbah
Get to Al Qasba in Sharjah for a spectacular fireworks show which is free to the public and is a perfect end to a fun day with family and friends at the park.
Location: Al Khan Street, Al Qasba (Free entry)
2. Al Majaz Waterfront
Also lighting up the Sharjah sky in the first few minutes of 2017 is a mega fireworks show at Al Majaz Waterfront preceded by a dinner – reserve your table well in advance.
Location: Al Majaz Waterfront, Corniche Street (Free entry)
Spots to watch from:
- Al Majaz Island
- Al Noor Island
- Corniche Street
- Al Majaz Park
Hotels popular among the people of Sharjah are:
- Hilton Hotel
- Radisson Blue Resort
- Grand Excelsior Hotel
- Movenpick Hotel
- The Ajman Hotel Palace
- Kempinski Hotel
Advance booking is recommended for most of the new year’s eve events.
New Year 2018 Fireworks in Ras Al Khaimah:
Al Marjan Island, RAK
Al Marjan Island, RAK will attempt a Guinness world record for the “largest aerial firework shell”.
Reference links:
https://www.visitdubai.com/en/articles/dubai-new-years-eve-fireworks
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/new-year-2017/best-spots-in-dubai-to-view-new-years-eve-fireworks
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